SVAT Electronics cv501-16ch User Manual
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CV501 - 16CH
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our website at www.svat.com
for information about your product’s warranty.
We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date
against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the
following methods:
Phone: 1.866.946.7828 SVAT CANADA SVAT USA
Fax: 1.888.771.1701 4080 Montrose Road 60 Industrial Parkway
Website: www.svat.com Niagara Falls, ON Cheektowaga NY 14227 St., Unit 333
Email: support@svat.com Canada L2H 1J9 USA 14305
Warranty Terms
1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and
materials. This warranty includes but is not limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at
SVAT’s option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with
contrary to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and
no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not
specically mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization form with complete
return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all
supplied accessories, and enclose a copy of your original receipt, the completed RA form, and a brief explanation of the
problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
9. Tearing the tamper-proof sticker on the DVR case will void the product warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 7
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...............................................................................8
FEATURES .............................................................................................8
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 10
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 10
Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 10
Back Panel ...................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control ............................................................................................... 11
PTZ Connection ................................................................................................ 12
Alarm Connection ............................................................................................ 12
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION .......................................... 13
CAMERA INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 13
Mounting ........................................................................................................ 13
Wiring ............................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR ...................................... 14
USB Mouse ...................................................................................................... 14
RCA Monitor ................................................................................................... 15
VGA Monitor ................................................................................................... 15
Router ............................................................................................................ 16
CONNECTING AND POWERING ON ..........................................................16
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................ 17
Using the Mouse .............................................................................................. 17
Screen Viewing ................................................................................................ 17
Pop up Menu Bar ............................................................................................. 17
Pop up Menu Icons ........................................................................................... 17
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................ 18
CAMERA SETUP .........................................................................................19
Camera .................................................................................................................... 19
Video Adjust ............................................................................................................. 19
Camera Title ............................................................................................................. 19
Display..................................................................................................................... 20
Dwell Time ............................................................................................................... 20
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PTZ SETUP ................................................................................................20
PTZ controls ............................................................................................................. 21
MOTION DETECTION ...................................................................................21
Setting Motion ......................................................................................................... 22
Motion Detect .......................................................................................................... 22
Buzzer ..................................................................................................................... 22
Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 22
Motion Area ............................................................................................................ 22
RECORDING SETUP.....................................................................................23
Resolution ............................................................................................................... 23
PPS ......................................................................................................................... 23
Alarm Record ........................................................................................................... 24
Alarm Record Duration ............................................................................................. 24
Record Quality ......................................................................................................... 25
Alarm Record Quality ................................................................................................ 25
Record Mode ............................................................................................................ 25
Audio Record ........................................................................................................... 26
Schedule Setup ........................................................................................................ 26
ALARM SETUP ...........................................................................................27
External Alarm Mode ................................................................................................ 28
Alarm Display ........................................................................................................... 28
Video Loss Detect ..................................................................................................... 28
Event Log Setup ....................................................................................................... 28
Buzzer Time Setup ................................................................................................... 29
Relay Time Setup ..................................................................................................... 29
HARD DISK MANAGEMENT .........................................................................30
Overwrite Mode ....................................................................................................... 30
HDD Information ...................................................................................................... 31
HDD Format ............................................................................................................. 31
NETWORK SETUP ................................................................................. 32
Terms ..................................................................................................................... 32
PPPoE ...................................................................................................................... 33
DDNS Setup ............................................................................................................. 34
RTSP ........................................................................................................................ 34
Mail Function ........................................................................................................... 34
FTP .......................................................................................................................... 36
BACKUP SETUP ................................................................................... .37
USB Backup ............................................................................................................. 37
DVD/CD Backup ........................................................................................................ 38
SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................................39
Date/Time ............................................................................................................... 39
System Type ............................................................................................................. 40
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Key Board Lock ......................................................................................................... 40
ID Number ...............................................................................................................40
Display Setup ........................................................................................................... 40
Language ................................................................................................................ 41
Password ................................................................................................................. 41
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 41
Load Default ........................................................................................................... 41
Load Backup USB ...................................................................................................... 42
Daylight Savings Time .............................................................................................. 42
LIVE VIEWING...................................................................................... 43
HDD and USB Information ......................................................................................... 43
Call Up USB Information ........................................................................................... 43
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................ 43
Audio ...................................................................................................................... 43
PLAYBACK ...........................................................................................44
CONTROLS ................................................................................................44
Time Search ............................................................................................................. 45
Event List Search ...................................................................................................... 45
BACKUP VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................................................46
Software ................................................................................................................. 46
Buttons and Connections .......................................................................................... 47
NETWORK GUIDE ................................................................................ 48
Requirements ......................................................................................................... 48
Finding IP Address ................................................................................................... 48
PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER TO VIEW YOUR DVR .........................................48
Method 1 ................................................................................................................. 49
Method 2 ................................................................................................................. 50
VIEWING YOUR DVR ON YOUR COMPUTER .....................................................50
Login ....................................................................................................................... 51
ActiveX Installation .................................................................................................. 51
VIEWING YOUR DVR OUTSIDE OF YOUR NETWORK ..........................................52
Port Forwarding ....................................................................................................... 52
Finding External IP Address ...................................................................................... 52
Testing .................................................................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 53
DDNS CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................54
DDNS.org ................................................................................................................. 54
DDNS Account Setup ................................................................................................. 55
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NETWORK VIEWING AND PLAYBACK ....................................................... 56
SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................56
Online Software Icons ............................................................................................... 56
Time Point Backup ................................................................................................... 58
Record ..................................................................................................................... 58
Screen Information .................................................................................................. 58
DVR CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ...................................................................59
System Options ........................................................................................................ 59
Network Options ..................................................................................................... 60
Other Options .......................................................................................................... 62
3G MOBILE DEVICE PORT FORWARDING .................................................. 62
SETTING UP PORT FORWARDING ...........................................................................62
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 63
MOBILE VIEWING INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................. 64
Mobile Viewer Application ..................................................................... 64
SONY ERICSON K608i VIEWING .............................................................................65
iPHONE AND iTOUCH VIEWING ..............................................................................67
BLACKBERRY (BOLD) VIEWING ..............................................................................67
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................... 70
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 72
CAMERA MANUAL ................................................................................ 75
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CV501 - 16CH! Using the most advanced video compression, H.264, your home or business will benet
from around the clock surveillance adding extra security to your valuables. H.264 compression allows you to record and store more footage using
less space, so you will never miss an important event. This manual was written to ensure that you get the most out of your CV501 - 16CH DVR.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
16CH DVR with
500 GB HDD
10 RCA to BNC
Connectors
• 10 ft Power Adapter for DVR
• 4 Window Warning Stickers
• 1 CR2025 Battery for Remote (installed)
• 4 x 60 ft. Camera Extension Cables
• 1 x 25 pin D-SUB adapter for Alarm Input
and Relay
FEATURES
8 Indoor/Outdoor Night
Vision CCD Cameras
Software CD 10ft RJ45
2 x Four to One Power
Supply for Cameras
Ethernet Cable
• 1 Power Adapter for DVR
• 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
• Instruction Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• 1 Year Warranty
• 1 x 9 Pin D-SUB adapter for PTZ cameras
USB Mouse IR Remote Control
8 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA
(male)Video/Power Wires
iPhone & BlackBerry Compatible
Access live video footage directly from your iPhone or BlackBerry. This DVR uses 3G technology, which is specically designed to transmit high
quality video and audio on your smart phone. Your DVR can also be set up to email your hand-held whenever specic activity occurs, such as motion
detection.
View Video Online with No Service Fees2 (Supports DDNS)
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can view your DVR’s live or recorded video footage on any Internet accessible computer
Explorer. See what is happening on your property and check in on your employees or family members.
Record Over 2 Years of Video Footage
The 500GB hard drive can hold over 2 years of continuous video
designed for high capacity writing, which ensures long product life and accurate video data storage. Your DVR will alert you when your memory
space is full so that you can overwrite your old video, stop the unit from recording, or backup and transfer your video footage.
Cutting Edge H.264 Compression
The CV501-16CH-007 utilizes H.264 compression—the latest and most advanced compression level available for a DVR system. You will see an
amazing picture but save almost 50% on storage space versus DVRs with MPEG-4 compression! H.264 maximizes your hard drive space.
24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available whenever you need it. Simply visit www.defender-usa.com for video networking guides, simple tips on how to protect your
property, and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by email and
live web chat services so that you will always have access to an expert.
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with Internet
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and is optimized for 24/7 surveillance. We only use hard drives that are specically
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FEATURES..Continued
Stay Notied with Email Alerts
This system keeps you notied of events occurring in your monitoring location. You can set the unit to automatically send alerts to your email inbox
whenever motion is detected or when cameras lose power. Up to seven dierent email addresses can receive these alerts.
8 Professional Grade Weatherproof Cameras
Eight high resolution color cameras provide you with a clear and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution. They allow you to better distinguish
facial features, which can help in the positive identication of individuals. The cameras can be used indoors and outdoors. Each one is built with
professional grade aluminum housing and a sunshade to help prevent glare, deterioration and rusting.
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View in the Dark with Automatic Night Vision
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The cameras come equipped with night vision, allowing you to see any monitored area (up to 15ft away!
) in total darkness. Each camera has 12
infrared LEDs that activate automatically when it becomes dark and deactivate during the day to save energy. You will always be able to see what is
happening in your yard or at your business after-hours.
Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You have the option to record video only when motion is detected. Finding important video footage using the playback feature is easy, and will also
save you time and conserve hard drive space. You can even set individual cameras to detect motion while the others continuously record. Advanced
motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered—the easy motion detection “mask” allows you to block out areas with constant movement, such as roads or blowing trees so that only suspicious activity is recorded.
Connect Easily to Your Computer Monitor
This DVR includes a VGA output which allows you to connect to a computer monitor for viewing purposes. This gives you another option when
viewing the activity captured by your cameras.
Multiple Easy Backup Options
You have several ways to backup your important video footage. A built-in USB port gives you the option of backing up and transferring your video
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footage with a USB ash drive or external USB hard drive.
You can connect an external CD/DVD writer and burn your footage to disk. Another great
option is the ability to send your video footage to an FTP site. Your video footage then becomes portable for easy viewing and archiving on any PC.
Expandable System up to 16 Cameras
As your business grows, so can your security system. If you are looking to boost your security and monitor more areas, you can add up to eight
additional cameras for more robust monitoring. Any camera with a power supply and a RCA or BNC connection is compatible. Cameras in this
system have the model number VU301-C.
Included Mouse and Remote
Navigate the onscreen menu with ease using the USB mouse and IR remote control.
Password Protection
Ensure that only authorized users can change DVR settings or halt recording.
24/7 Scheduled Recording
You can fully customize a weekly recording schedule. You can choose which days of the week and hours of the day you want to continuously record,
motion record, alarm record, or not record at all. Each camera can be scheduled with dierent settings.
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Customize Your Camera Display
Display 4 cameras in a quad screen, an individual camera in full screen, or see a 9, 13 or 16 channel split screen if you have additional cameras.
Zoom mode allows you to enlarge a portion of the camera’s view to get a closer look, and Sequence mode cycles through all camera views at preset
interval times.
Search by Date, Time, or Event
Simply choose the desired date and time range, and the requested video clips will appear. Clips are also labeled by event, which makes it easy to
nd footage that was captured by motion detection.
Endless Location Options with 4 Extra Extension Wires
We’ve included four extra 60ft extension wires so that you can maximize the distance between your cameras and the DVR. (Wire Model #: CVW62)
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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
• CLEARVU7 (LCD Monitor)
For more information or accessories please visit: www.svat.com
• CVW62 (60 ft. Camera Extension Cable)
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS
Front Panel
• VU301-C (Camera)
1. Power LED – Indicates the DVR is properly powered on
2. Rec LED – Indicates the DVR is in Recording mode
3. Play LED – Indicates the DVR is currently in Playback mode
4. HDD LED – Indicates there is harddrive activity. This could
indcate recording or playback
5. IR Sensor – Detects IR remote control
6. Record button – Pressing this button prompts DVR to record
according to the record schedule
7. Rewind/search – Rewinds playback footage and prompts
search menu to playback footage
8. Stop – Stops playback footage and recording
9. Pause – Pauses Playback footage
10. Fast Forward/search – Fast forwards playback footage.
Prompts PTZ controls in live view mode
11. Play – Prompts Playback/search menu to playback footage
12. 1-4 – Pressing this scrolls through channels (cameras) 1 – 4 one
at a time
13. 5-8 – Pressing this scrolls through cameras 5-8 one at a time
14. 9-12 – Pressing this scrolls through cameras 9-12 one at a time
15. 13-16 – Pressing this scrolls through cameras 13 – 16 one at
a time
16. Directional buttons – Moves the cursor up, down, left
and right
17. 4/9/13/16 – Pressing this button scrolls through dierent
display options (four cameras, nine cameras, thirteen cameras
and sixteen cameras)
18. Zoom – Pressing this turns the zoom function on
19. Auto – Pressing this prompts the DVR to sequence through
the cameras
20. Enter/copy – Select button, in playback mode copy starts and
stops backup
21. USB connection – Used to connect external CD burner or USB
drive for backup
22. Menu Button – Opens and exits the main menu
23. USB mouse connection – Connect USB mouse to
this connection
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued
Back Panel
1. Power Input– 12V 4. 16A
2. VGA OUT – Connection to a VGA monitor
3. Ethernet (LAN) connection – Connect to a router or modem
4. Alarm Input/Relay - Connects Alarm adapter
5. Audio Out - Connect to a speaker or amplier
6. RS-232/485 – Connects a PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) adapter
Remote Control
7. Video Input – CH 1 to 16 – Camera connections
8. Audio In – Connects to an audio supported camera/
microphone (not included)
9. SPOT – Connects to a second monitor for camera viewing
purposes only (no menu access)
10. S-Video Monitor Connection
11. BNC Monitor output (Video Out)
1. Auto – Pressing this prompts the DVR to sequence through
the cameras
2. Record - Pressing this button prompts DVR to record
3. 1-16 – Camera buttons – Shows the individual camera
on screen
4. Menu Button – Opens and exits the main menu
5. Zoom – Pressing this turns the zoom function on
6. ID – Displays the DVR IR number on screen. Used to identify
the DVR if multiple DVR’s are used
7. Enter – Select button/Conrm Changes
8. Directional buttons – Moves the cursor up, down, left
and right
9. PTZ – Turns on PTZ (Pan tilt zoom) camera controls in live view
mode (PTZ camera not included)
10. VIEW – scrolls through the dierent camera views (4/9/13/16)
11. Rewind – Rewinds playback footage
12. Fast forward – Fast forwards playback footage
13. Play – Prompts and Playback/search menu to
playback footage
14. Stop – Stops playback footage and recording
15. Pause/Step Back – During playback, pressing this button will
pause the footage. Pressing it a second time will step back the
video footage a few minutes
16. Pause/Step Forward – Pauses playback footage and pressing
this button again will step forward the time by a few minutes
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued
PTZ CONNECTION
9 PIN D-SUB adapter for PTZ cameras:
1. 9 PIN D-SUB MALE Connection - Connects into RS 232/485
Port on the back of DVR
2. Connection for a RS 232 PTZ Camera
3. Connection for a RS 485 PTZ Camera - Using the “T” and “R”
connections
4. Connection for a RS485 PTZ Camera - Using the “D+” and
“D-” connections
For more information on how to setup and use the PTZ camera
with the DVR please see PTZ Setup. Refer to the PTZ camera
manufacturer instructional manual for the required connections
and settings.
ALARM CONNECTION
25 PIN D-SUB adapter for alarm input and relay:
1.
2.
1. 25 PIN D-SUB MALE Connection - Connects to alarm port on
the back of DVR
2. AONO - Alarm output normally open
3. AONC - Alarm output normally closed
4. AOCOM - Alarm Open Common
5. AlarmHI - Alarm reset connection
6. GND - Ground connections for alarm input
7. SW IN/SW IN12 - This function does not apply to this DVR
8. VCR SW - This function does not apply to this DVR
9. Alarm 1-13 - Connection for 13 dierent alarms
10. Alarm 14-16 - Connection for 3 more alarms
To connect a two wire alarm:
1. With a small object such as a at head screwdriver push the
orange tab back away from the circular opening.
2. Insert the wire into the hole below the orange tab while it is
3.
still pushed back.
3. Release the orange tab, which will lock the wire into place.
Pull lightly on the wire to make sure it is secure.
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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
CAMERA INSTALLATION
• The camera should be installed between 8 and 13ft above the area to be monitored
• Ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view, to maximize viewing area
• Ensure that the sunshade is positioned to avoid glare and position camera away from direct sunlight or indoor lighting
• Decide whether the camera will be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or sit on a desk/table top. If you are mounting the camera on a wall or
ceiling, use the mounting hardware in the package. We recommend that the mounting bracket is secured using the included screws for all
installations
• Each camera comes with 60ft of video/power wire, and there are also four 60ft extension wires included. Please make sure that you mount
four cameras no more than 60ft from the TV/monitor/VCR/DVR and the other four no more than 120ft away from the TV/monitor/VCR/
DVR. If longer wiring distance is required for additional cameras, 60ft extensions can be purchased (DF10W) from your local re seller or at
www.svat.com
• We recommend using a surge protected power bar to protect the cameras internal circuitry
MOUNTING
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit on a desk/tabletop. The camera can be
adjusted for either mounting scenario by rotating it to the required position.
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Mount the camera in the desired location no more than 60 ft from the DVR unless you
have purchased additional wiring. You may wall, ceiling or desk mount these cameras.
4. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
WIRING
1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN
female connection on
the camera into the
4 PIN DIN male
connection on the 60ft
video/power wire.
3. Plug the camera’s
power adapter into an
AC outlet or
power bar.
For more information on camera location go to:
www.defendercollege.com
2. Plug the included four
to one power supply
into the camera power
adapter then into the
red power jack located
on the 60 ft video/
power wire.
4. Attach the BNC to
RCA connectors to
the video inputs on
the back of the DVR.
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CAMERA INSTALLATION...continued
5. Connect the male RCA plug from the 60 ft cable to the BNC to RCA
connector.
6. Repeat the above steps for all of the included cameras
Note: For detailed instructions and information on the
cameras included with this system, please refer to the
Camera specications on Pg. 63.
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR
This DVR has multiple connections which allow you to integrate additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that there
are many makes and models of compatible devices and the instructions below may not be applicable to your device. Always refer to the device
instruction manual for proper setup and operation.
CONNECTING A USB MOUSE
It is recommended to connect the included USB mouse before powering on the DVR. This will speed up the initializing process as well as make the DVR easier
to use.
1.
Plug the USB c
onnection on the mouse into the USB connection on the front right of the DVR.
Note: This Manual was written with the mouse being the main tool for navigation.
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued
CONNECTING A MONITOR TO THE DVR (RCA COMPOSITE)
1. Connect a BNC to RCA connector to
the MONITOR OUT connection on the
back of the DVR.
4. Switch the TV/Monitor source to view the DVR.
Note: If the monitor has multiple video inputs then the video source will need to be switched to watch the DVR. Example: If the DVR is
connected to Video 2 then press the TV/Video, Input, or Source button on the TV/Monitor to switch to Video 2.
2. Plug the RCA cable into the BNC
connector.
3. Attach the other end of the RCA cable to a
yellow RCA video input on your monitor.
CONNECTING A MONITOR TO THE DVR (VGA)
1. Connect one end of a VGA cable (not included) to the VGA OUT connection on the
back of the DVR.
2. Plug the other end of the VGA cable to a VGA input on your TV/monitor.
3. Switch the TV/monitor source to view the DVR.
Note: If the monitor has multiple video inputs then the video source will
need to be switched to watch the DVR. Press the TV/Video, Input, or
Source button on the TV/Monitor to switch to VGA or PC input.
CONNECTING YOUR ALARM SYSTEM TO THE DVR
The CV501 - 16CH supports a 2 wire (normally open or normally closed) connection for up to sixteen external alarm devices simultaneously using
the included alarm adapter. For more information on setting up the DVR to work with these alarms please see “buttons and connections.” Please see
your alarm device manufacturer for further instructions on required connections and settings.
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued
CONNECTING YOUR DVR TO THE ROUTER
1. Power o the DVR by removing the power cable from the back of the DVR.
2. Connect the included network cable to the back of the DVR in the “Ethernet”
port (LAN).
3. Connect the other end of the network cable to an available port on the
router. The ports should be labeled 1-4, or 1-8.
4. Power on the DVR by reconnecting the power cable on the back of the DVR.
Note: If you look at the router there should be a green “link” light
indicating that the DVR is properly connected to the port that it
was plugged into. There will also be an amber and green “link”
light to the right of the Ethernet connection on the back of the
DVR to indicate a proper connection to the router. If both “link”
lights are illuminated, the DVR is properly connected to the router
and you can proceed with the next step.
CONNECTING AND POWERING ON THE DVR
1. Insert the power cord into the
power supply.
4. The DVR will turn on and display the main viewing area after a few moments of initializing.
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Insert the power supply wire into the
rear DC 12V port on the DVR.
Note: We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage to
your DVR system.
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GETTING STARTED
Now that you have powered up the DVR and properly connected to a TV or monitor you are ready to begin using and customizing the DVR for your
specic needs. The DVR will automatically begin recording once it has been powered on and initialized. Initializing the DVR is the normal start up
process and can take a few moments.
Using the Mouse
• The included USB mouse makes using the CV501 - 16CH simple and ecient. Make sure that the mouse is connected to the front right USB
port before powering on the DVR
• All functions of the mouse are applicable to this DVR, including using the wheel and right and left clicking
Screen Viewing
By double clicking on one the of the 16 cameras, the viewing mode will switch to full screen mode. When in full screen mode, scrolling the mouse
wheel up or down will move you from one camera to the next.
POP UP MENU BAR
Menu options will automatically appear on the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse cursor near the bottom of the screen. More
information can be found in the POP UP MENU BAR section.
The following menu options appear from left to right:
1. Menu – calls up the Main Menu
2. PTZ Control – controls the PTZ cameras (PTZ camera not included)
3. HDD & USB Information (total size, capacity remaining)
4. Digital Zoom – digitally zoom on a specic area
5. Audio Control – enables or disables the audio
6. Auto Sequence – automatically switches between camera
Channels in live viewing mode.
7. Quad screen viewing mode
8. 9 – Camera view
9. 13 – Camera view
10. 16 – Camera view
11. Manual Record
12. Stop - stops playback or manual record
13. Play Search – calls up the play search menu
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MAIN MENU
The main menu consists of nine options:
1. Camera Setup
2. Motion Setup
3. Record Setup
4. Alarm Setup
5. HDD Management
6. Network Setup
7. Backup Setup
8. System Setup
9. Exit
MAIN MENU
As you navigate through the Menu of the DVR, you will notice that most elds are adjustable. If the Menu setting has to the right of it, you can
adjust the value by either using the left and right directional buttons, or scrolling up or down with the mouse wheel. If the Menu setting has
next to it, you can select this button by pressing ENTER or by clicking on the SET button with the mouse. Clicking SET will enter a sub menu which
will allow you to adjust sub-settings for the DVR.
Note: The button works as the enter key. This must be pressed to save changes. The works as the escape button, and
when pressed will exit the screen and not save any changes.
To call up the Main Menu:
The Main Menu can be called by 2 dierent options:
Option 1:
1. Press the Menu button the DVR front panel or on the remote control.
Option 2:
1. Scroll the mouse to the bottom of the screen to reveal Pop Up Menu Bar.
2. Click the to call up the Main Menu.
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MAIN MENU...continued
Camera setup allows you to make adjustments
to your cameras individually. A description of the
adjustable elds will be found below.
CAMERA
1. To choose which camera you want to work with highlight CAMERA so that the background is yellow and use the mouse wheel or directional
keys to scroll to the camera you wish to adjust.
• As you change cameras, the settings for each camera will be displayed along with it
VIDEO ADJUST
Video adjust allows you to control the contrast, brightness, hue, color, and sharpness of the your cameras. Use the arrow keys or scroll wheel to
adjust the desired settings. This is particular to only one camera at a time.
When you adjust the settings to your liking:
Press ENTER or Click
to save changes, and EXIT or Click to return to Menu without saving.
CAMERA TITLE
Allows you to name each camera/channel for easy identication.
1. When you have selected the correct camera you wish to adjust,
select to call up the virtual keyboard.
2. Use the keyboard to enter your new camera name. Note that
the camera title can be up to 8 characters long.
3. Select ENTER to conrm changes and exit the keyboard.
4. Press ENTER or Click to save. To exit without saving click the
X to exit or Press Menu.
What the buttons mean:
Mostly all of the characters you see on the virtual keyboard will display as
seen on the screen. Below are the functions of the special buttons that have
a dierent purpose.
Backspace
ENTER Conrms changes and exits keyboard
SHIFT Changes from lower case to upper case (allows you to
pick between the "+" and the "-")
SPACE BAR Puts a space between characters
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DISPLAY
You can choose whether or not to display any individual camera. By setting the display to OFF the camera will not be displayed in live viewing,
however the camera channel will continue to record as per the dened recording settings. The video will be displayed during playback.
DWELL TIME
Dwell time refers to the amount of time the footage from a particular camera will be displayed when you’re in auto sequence mode. You can set the
dwell time for each camera individually. The auto sequence mode can dwell on one camera from 0-99 seconds.
To Set Dwell Time:
1. Highlight the camera you wish to setup.
2. Highlight dwell time.
3. Use the mouse wheel or directional arrows to set the time (in seconds) that each particular camera will stay on the screen when in
auto sequence mode.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each camera.
5. Press Menu or Click
The DVR will take a few moments to save the settings.
to save settings and return to the Main Menu or press to exit to the Main Menu without saving.
To Enter Auto Switch Mode:
1. Scroll mouse to the bottom of the screen to reveal the pop up Menu.
2. Click the auto sequence icon.
The DVR will begin automatically switching between the active cameras according to your dwell time settings.
PTZ SETUP
This DVR supports Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) or “Dome” cameras, which are not included.
The PTZ camera must use RS-485 and one of the supported protocols (See Specications). For instructions on setting up your PTZ cameras please refer to
the instruction manual for the PTZ camera or contact the PTZ camera manufacturer.
Left-Right Speed: Controls the speed at which the DVR will move the PTZ camera horizontally:"#"is the slowest speed and "# # # # # #"
is the fastest.
Up-Down Speed: Controls the speed at which the DVR will move the PTZ camera vertically: "#" is the slowest speed and "# # # # # #" is the fastest.
Auto Speed: Can be used if the PTZ supports preset positions. Auto-speed will control the speed which the camera will move through the
preset positions.
Baud Rate: This is a camera specic setting dened by the manufacturer. Please consult your PTZ camera manual or manufacturer for
details on this setting.
Protocol: This is a camera specic setting dened by the manufacturer. Please consult your PTZ camera manual or manufacturer for
details on this setting. Supported protocols can be found in the specications.
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PTZ Control from Live Viewing Mode
To access the PTZ controls of the DVR you will need to use the mouse.
1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom the screen for Pop Up Menu Bar to display.
2. Select the
The PTZ controls look like this:
Please review the following controls:
icon.
Direction Keys – move the camera up, down, left, or right
Zoom In/Zoom Out Keys
Note: To exit the PTZ control center, right click the mouse.
PRE: If the PTZ camera supports preset positions this option will allow you to save presets as well as go to one of the saved preset positions. Ex.
You can set Preset Number 1 to view a front door, Preset 2 for the camera to zoom in on the front door, Preset 3 to change the angle of the
camera to view the hall way by the front door, etc. This will save you from manually changing the position of the camera. A maximum of
128 Preset positions can be set.
Auto: Initiates the cameras auto sequence. This will usually consist of panning from side to side and tilting higher and lower.
MOTION DETECTION
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Select the Motion Setup icon.
You can set the DVR to detect motion for one or all of your cameras. When one of the
cameras detects motion, the DVR will display an icon on screen indicating motion is
detected. The DVR can also be congured to begin recording, make an audible beep, or
send you an email notication when motion is detected. The event log will be updated
with the motion detection event.
Note: Every time motion is detected an icon will appear, and the camera name from which motion is detected will change from
white, to yellow.
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TO SET MOTION DETECTION
1. Select the camera you wish to congure the motion detection for.
2. Use the mouse wheel, or the directional arrow buttons to toggle between ON and OFF.
MOTION DETECT
Motion detection can be set to ON or OFF. When set to ON, the DVR will recognize and perform specic activities when motion is detected based on
your settings.
BUZZER
The Buzzer can be set to ON or OFF. When set to ON, an audible beep will be heard when motion is detected in this particular camera’s eld of view.
Please refer to the BUZZER TIME SETUP in the ALARM SETUP section for more buzzer settings.
SENSITIVITY
Determines how sensitive the motion detection is. Use the mouse wheel or arrow keys to change the sensitivity value from 1 (least sensitive) to 100
(most sensitive).
MOTION AREA (Motion Area Masking)
You can congure each camera so that there are certain areas to detect and other areas to ignore where motion is detected.
For example, if you are monitoring your home, and there is a fan in the room, you can set the motion area to detect motion everywhere but where the fan is. This way
motion detection will not accidentally be triggered and record insignicant movement.
Motion area is also helpful if you are monitoring outside near a street where there is a lot of trac driving by. You can set your DVR to not detect motion in the area
where the trac is but only when a vehicle turns into the driveway.
To Setup a Motion Area:
1. Choose which camera you wish to setup by using the mouse wheel or directional arrows.
2. Select for Motion Area.
By default the entire grid (30 x 24) is set to detect motion. Here you choose whether to select the motion detection area or to clear a section of the
grid to not detect motion. Sections of the grid that are shaded green will not trigger motion detection.
There are three Menu options while in the grid view which can be accessed by either right clicking the mouse or pressing the Menu button.
1. Select: Used to select areas you wish to
trigger motion detection.
2. Clear: Used to mask o certain areas you
do not want to trigger motion detection.
3. EXIT: Saves changes and exits the
MOTION DETECTION SETUP MENU.
The squared o area shows
the area with no detection
(would be shaded green)
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RECORDING SETUP
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Select the Record Setup icon.
RESOLUTION
You can set the resolution to:
NTSC Mode
1. 720 x 240 (max 60 PPS)
2. 360 x 240 (max 120 PPS)
PAL Mode
1. 720 x 288 (max 50 PPS)
2. 360 x 288 (max 60 PPS)
Changing the resolution will aect the picture quality. A higher resolution will produce a better quality
picture; however, footage recorded in a higher resolution will take up more space on the hard drive. The
higher the resolution causes the maximum number of PPS (pictures per second) be lowered.
Note: NTSC is the video standard for North America. Europe and other countries use the PAL
video standard. NTSC videos or cameras will not work on PAL television sets
or monitors.
PPS
PPS stands for Pictures Per Second and refers to how many pictures will be captured in 1 second. The more PPS, the smoother the video, and the less
PPS the more choppy the video will appear.
Normal Record PPS will adjust the PPS for Full record and Manual Record mode.
Alarm Record PPS will adjust the PPS for motion detection and external alarm detection. Generally the normal record PPS will be lower to minimize
the amount of HDD space used when non-important events are happening and the alarm record PPS is higher to use smooth video recording when
motion or alarms are triggered.
To Change the Normal Record PPS:
1. Select to set the Normal Record PPS.
2. Use the mouse wheel or the directional buttons to adjust the PPS, the maximum PPS
per camera is 30 PPS.
3. When in 720 x 240, you can change each camera’s PPS individually, and you have 120
PPS to distribute between the attached cameras.
4. When in 360 x 240 the Normal PPS will change by two channels at a time (1 and 2, 3
and 4, 5 and 6 etc...) You will have a total of 240 PPS to distribute across the attached
cameras.
5. Press ENTER or Select
6. Exit the record setup menu to save changes.
7. Exit the main menu
to save settings and return to record setup menu.
. The DVR will take a few moments to load the settings.
Note: For each setting, you can also click the
‘Average’ box at the bottom of the menu
screen to divide the PPS evenly across all
of the attached cameras. If no cameras
are attached the average option will not
distribute the PPS to any camera.
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ALARM RECORD PPS
You can change the PPS for alarm record. You may wish to change
the alarm PPS so that there is a higher PPS for when an alarm (e.g.
motion) is detected by the DVR and a lower PPS for Normal Record.
To Change the Alarm Record PPS:
1. Select to adjust the Alarm Record PPS.
2. Use the mouse wheel or the directional buttons to adjust the PPS, the most PPS per camera is 30 PPS.
3. When in 720 x 240, you can change each camera’s PPS individually, and you have 120 PPS to distribute between the attached cameras.
4. When in 360 x 240 the Alarm PPS will change by two channels at a time (1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6 etc...) You will have a total of 240 PPS to
distribute across the attached cameras.
5. Press ENTER or select to save settings and return to record setup menu.
6. Exit the record setup menu to save changes.
7. Exit the main menu
• There is a total of 240 PPS (for 360 x 240) available to share between the 16 channels
• There is a total of 120 PPS (for 720 x 240) available to share between the 16 channels
to save changes. The DVR will take a few moments to load the settings.
Note: By clicking the box next to the word ‘AVERAGE’ you can evenly distribute the PPS to all connected cameras for Normal PPS and
Alarm Record PPS.
ALARM RECORD DURATION
Alarm Record Duration represents the length of time the DVR will record when it detects an alarm (motion, external alarm). You can set the Alarm
Record Duration anywhere from 5 seconds to 99 seconds.
To set the Alarm Record Duration:
1. Highlight the Alarm Rec Duration option.
2. Use the mouse wheel or directional keys to change how long you want the DVR to record when an alarm is detected.
3. Press ENTER or Click
4. Click
5. DVR may take a few moments to save the settings.
to exit.
to save changes.
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